Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.2024 was the year of Los Angeles. After securing designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani to a long-term deal in the '23 offseason, the Dodgers began to show signs of a potential dynasty. In his first year in L.A., Ohtani secured the first-ever 50/50 MLB Season, unanimously brought home the MVP Award … [Read more...] about Opinion: Graphic Sports Predict the 2025 MLB Season
Nick Charkhedian
Men’s Baseball Rallies Back Against Long Beach
Pepperdine Baseball faced off against California State University, Long Beach at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field on March 11.The Waves entered the matchup 3-14 on the season through their first 17 games and had an opportunity to grab a win before heading back to Malibu for a six-game home stand. Long Beach entered the matchup with a 6-9 record.Freshman catcher/utility Esteban … [Read more...] about Men’s Baseball Rallies Back Against Long Beach
Photo Gallery: Men’s Volleyball Takes Two In Series Sweep
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball hosted No. 12 Grand Canyon University at Firestone Fieldhouse for a two-game series on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, the first two conference matchups for the Waves this season.In the first set of the Waves' first matchup, they were able to jump ahead but allowed the Antelopes to creep back into the game, leading Grand Canyon 20-18. The Waves were able to … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Men’s Volleyball Takes Two In Series Sweep
Photo Gallery: Beach Volleyball Opens Season With Pepperdine Challenge
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball hosted the Pepperdine Challenge on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Beach Volleyball played a total of four matches over the two-day span and walked out with one win and three losses.The Waves first matched up against Vanguard University on Feb. 21 and swept the Lions 5-0. Pepperdine's win over Vanguard gave Head Coach Marcio Sicoli his … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Beach Volleyball Opens Season With Pepperdine Challenge
Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years
When faced with the task of making a mascot for a school who calls themselves the Waves, one could only think of so many options.Pepperdine's current edition is Willie the Wave. Since the beginning of Pepperdine Athletics, the school was known as the Waves, but the mascot who represented the Waves has a long history of switching between characters.Sam Perrin, a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years